Tender

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 12:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 16:07

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Biomedical Scientist Training Placements is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority located in Lichfield, United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procurement method. The services required fall under the higher education category and involve the training of military Biomedical Scientists to achieve HCPC registration, with placements beginning in Autumn 2026. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 27th July 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 3rd July 2026. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with a potential extension option.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in higher education services, particularly those with training laboratories approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Companies capable of offering comprehensive clinical placements in fields such as Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, and Microbiology would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for transparent competition, and the contract value is substantial, providing a significant potential for business growth. Businesses operating within a 25-mile radius of Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, are ideally positioned to fulfil geographical requirements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 3 intakes completing the full degree programme starting Autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements. The successful Service Provider shall provide clinical placements and registration portfolio within IBMS approved training laboratories, for military BMS trainees to attain the IBMS Certificate of Competence and HCPC registration. Clinical rotations are required in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology for up to 10 new trainee BMS per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for period covering 2 cohorts, not included in total value above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065543
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053363-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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